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2004-05-16

 

Using encryption badly is maybe worse than no encryption at all?

Slashdot | Attacking WinZip AES Encryption.  Although there are some impressive cryptographic techniques available for general use, there is many a slip twixt cup and lip.  Here's a cautionary case illustrated by analysis of a well-known software product.  This is also a great indirect hint for subscribing to Bruce Schneier's Crypto-Gram too.
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